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Communism in Laos: A Quiet Revolution

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What was the name of the communist party that came to power in Laos in 1975?

  1. Lao People's Revolutionary Party

  2. Patriotic Front of Laos

  3. National Liberation Front of Laos

  4. Lao Socialist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) is the only legal political party in Laos. It was founded in 1955 and came to power in 1975 after the Laotian Civil War.

Who was the first leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party?

  1. Kaysone Phomvihane

  2. Souphanouvong

  3. Phoumi Vongvichit

  4. Nouhak Phoumsavan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaysone Phomvihane was the first leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the first President of Laos. He served from 1975 until his death in 1992.

What was the name of the economic policy that the Lao People's Revolutionary Party implemented in the 1980s?

  1. New Economic Mechanism

  2. Doi Moi

  3. Perestroika

  4. Glasnost


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Economic Mechanism was a series of economic reforms that were implemented in Laos in the 1980s. The reforms were designed to liberalize the economy and promote economic growth.

What was the name of the constitution that was adopted in Laos in 1991?

  1. Constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

  2. Constitution of the Lao Socialist Republic

  3. Constitution of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party

  4. Constitution of the Lao Front for National Construction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was adopted in 1991. It is the supreme law of the land and guarantees the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Lao people.

What is the official ideology of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party?

  1. Marxism-Leninism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Nationalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marxism-Leninism is the official ideology of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. It is a political ideology that combines the ideas of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin.

What is the name of the current leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party?

  1. Thongloun Sisoulith

  2. Bounnhang Vorachith

  3. Choummaly Sayasone

  4. Khamtay Siphandone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thongloun Sisoulith is the current leader of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the President of Laos. He was elected in 2021.

What is the name of the national anthem of Laos?

  1. National Anthem of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

  2. National Anthem of the Lao Socialist Republic

  3. National Anthem of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party

  4. National Anthem of the Lao Front for National Construction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Anthem of the Lao People's Democratic Republic is the national anthem of Laos. It was adopted in 1949.

What is the name of the currency of Laos?

  1. Lao kip

  2. Lao dollar

  3. Lao franc

  4. Lao riel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lao kip is the currency of Laos. It is issued by the Bank of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

What is the capital of Laos?

  1. Vientiane

  2. Luang Prabang

  3. Savannakhet

  4. Pakse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vientiane is the capital of Laos. It is located on the banks of the Mekong River.

What is the largest city in Laos?

  1. Vientiane

  2. Luang Prabang

  3. Savannakhet

  4. Pakse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vientiane is the largest city in Laos. It is also the capital of the country.

What is the population of Laos?

  1. 7.2 million

  2. 8.2 million

  3. 9.2 million

  4. 10.2 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The population of Laos is estimated to be around 7.2 million.

What is the official language of Laos?

  1. Lao

  2. French

  3. English

  4. Vietnamese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lao is the official language of Laos. It is spoken by the majority of the population.

What is the main religion in Laos?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Christianity

  3. Islam

  4. Hinduism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhism is the main religion in Laos. It is practiced by the majority of the population.

What is the climate of Laos?

  1. Tropical monsoon

  2. Temperate

  3. Continental

  4. Polar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laos has a tropical monsoon climate. It is characterized by hot and humid summers and cool and dry winters.

What is the terrain of Laos?

  1. Mountainous

  2. Flat

  3. Hilly

  4. Coastal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laos is a mountainous country. The Annamite Range runs along the eastern border of the country and the Luang Prabang Range runs through the center of the country.

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